Job description

15-20 hours

This is a great opportunity to work in a lively, boutique retail wine shop with strong ties to the community. We are a small staff with lots to do. You will have the opportunity to intimately impact the growth of this startup.

The best applicants will:

• Have a passion for politeness and good service
• Have an interest in learning about wine, particularly old world wines
• Have retail experience
• Have a working knowledge of artisan wine and spirits
• We are looking to develop lasting partnerships with our staff – and so are looking for a minimum commitment through June 2014
• Willing and able to work a variety of day/evening and weekend shifts as non-exempt employee
• Have Friday and Saturday availability
• Respect our No Jerk Policy
• Be interested in wine, cooking, reading, music, and healthy living

Key Skills: Sales and customer service background; outgoing personality; optimistic; fast on your feet; must NOT be pretentious; able to lift, carry and move cases of wine for stocking (40-50lbs); multi-tasker; quick learner; willing to jump in as needed; the ability to understand wine distinctions to help customers choose their selection; computer skills; point of sale system skills; must be 21 or older with a valid State issued ID.

Benefits:

• Weekly staff training including tastings
• Paid 30 minute lunch break
• Potential full time position for the right candidate
• Access to trade tastings in NYC and the Hudson Valley
• Potential wine education stipend for the right candidate looking to enroll in WSET or Cert. Somm classes

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline